
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Reading, PA from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Berkshire Terrace Apartments

630 Penn Ave, Unit 3

1635 Centre Ave

425 S 15th St

1023 Greenwich St

1019 Chestnut St, Unit 3A

Washington Towers

119 S 6th St
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837 Washington St, Unit 3

Berkshire Tower Apartments

1339 Mineral Spring Rd

Reading Tower

121 S 12th St

248 N 11th St

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200 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2

The Berkshire

227 Hudson St
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232 Wunder St

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163 Douglass St

607 S Trent Ave

55 S 6th St

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1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor

111 S 6th St

231 W Greenwich St

Barley Square Apartments

Centre Park Place
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Oakshire Senior Apartments

413-415 Woodward St

River Oak Apartments

Edgemont Terrace Apartments

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

502 Walnut St

Reading Lofts

Grammary Court Apartments
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531 Chestnut St

1403 Cotton St

728 Lance Pl

Goggleworks Apartments

605 Eisenbrown St

Bakery Apartments

349 N 2nd St

Elm View

753 Bingaman St
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1440 Cotton St
West Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Reading Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $925 | $1,375 |
| Cheap West Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $775 | $3,846 |
| Cheap West Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $895 | $4,320 |
| Cheap West Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,250 | $5,391 |
| Cheap West Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available West Reading Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $925. The Berkshire in the Callowhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Reading apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Berkshire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Shillington Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| 1030 Penn St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Reading, PA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Reading area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft Model at 100 Park at Wyomissing Square in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $2,987. The second greatest value West Reading apartment is the 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor starting at $1,250 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Park at Wyomissing Square | 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor | 1224 Eckert Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 163 Douglass St | 163 Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Court Commons | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 200 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2 | 200 Philadelphia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Berkshire | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| 324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading | 324 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Washington Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Reading Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Reading?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Reading is at Washington Towers listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Reading Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Reading Apartment is $1,180 at Washington Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Reading Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Reading is starting from $1,290 at Washington Towers.
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